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The Washington critic., 1887-12-21
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

UP To THIS DATE 200 liquor licenses have
been granted in Boston and about 20
iccted.
A New YoRK HOUSE has received an order
for 2,0oO,0O of 5-cent postage stamps for use
in Chill.
TIE EsMoNDE- o. 'CoNNoR REaPrIoN at
Cleveland, Ohio nettcd the Irish cause
about $500.
TIE CITY OF MEXICO has received $4,000 in
licenses on bull fights this year. The license
Is 10 per cent. of the gross receipts
THE sunJEcr OF RAPID transit in New York
will be very fully discussed in the forthcom-
ing message of Mayor Hewitt. II is one of
the leading questions of this rapid age.
DE SMITH--Don't you think Miss Travis
Is very cold and distant? Popiniay-Shc
ought TO be; she has gone TO Toronto to
spend the winter,-[ Burlington Free Press.
SENATOR DAWES HAS written for the jan
uary number of the Forum an argument to
show why Utah should not be admitted into
the Union, and Representative Belmont an
article on the "Dcfects in our Consular
Service"
, Mr. PULITZER Of the New York World is
ton of his eyes, which not only compels him
TO abstain from reading but confines him to
darkened room. The trouble is believed
however, to he but temporary.
AS INTERESTING RELIC shown at the ex-
hibition of the Architectural League in New
York is the original plan and elevation of
Mt. Vernon drawn by General Washington.
II is ncnt and plain and its directions 10 the
builders in the first Presidents own hand
writing.
SENATOR CAMERON HAS no Presidential bee
buzzing in his bonnet, but like all others, lie
would be willing to be overwhelmed with
the nomination. During the last week his
name has been more discussed than that of
any of the more prominent candidates in
Washington.-lP Philadelphia Times.
Ex-GovERNoI ELI II. MURRAY of Utah has
gone to San Diego, Cal, to spend the winter.
On SrARRLoFF Of st. Louis has lately used
hypodermic injections Of anti-pyrin with
no % encouraging results in a case of hydro
phubia This medicine IS refinement of
nlolr or the extract of hard coal, and
.oxcsses peculiar efficacy in the abatement
ul ieyor.
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tOante0 AeIp--Male.

NNTANTED---TEN BOYS AT 32l PENN. AVE-,
w Capitol Hill. JAMES II. DORIAN.
Wy ANTED--BY WESTERN CORPORATION
w "a manager; salary 81 900 per year; cash
capital required, 81 500 absolutely controlled
by hlmseli) Address L. d. 40, Philadelphia.
NyTANTED-AS ORGANISE; TERMS 800 PER
w year: gentleman preferred Address
MUSIC, Critic otce.
\NTANTED--A COL0RED coy ABOUT IL on J3
w years Old 10 make himself useful about
the house. Apply at basement door with refer
cnce, 1920 Il street northwest.
HOLIDAYS! HOLIDAYs!-GO TO DAVIS, 723
III 9TH Il, for your pictures, One large crayun
and one dozen finely finished cabinet portraits
for only So, Come and see them.
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c ost ano fonao.

I OST.-SCOTOiI COLLIE DOG, ANswEnS TO
! name Of lireacho; black.and.tan with white
ON breast; new studded leather collar, with tag.
A suitable reward viii be paid on his return to
MIR. CARLISLE, 1923 2Sth st.
I OST = TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
IL A small black purse. containing about sos
In going from 920 sth 81 TO 026 9TH st. Tho
above reward will be given for It's return to 020
Sth VI n W.
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Handsome is as Handsome Does"
TlE WAsHNGToy Carrie which has long
done the handsome thing by the news is
now us handsome in appearance as certain
wcl-rcmomhercd adage promises.-lSyra-
cusc Standard
The Washington critic., 1887-12-21
vfcCSPuRE WATER.
The following petition in favor of filtering Po-
tomac water was signed by IS Of our weknown


"WAsmsGToS, Dec. 10, 1885.
Whereas during the last session of Congress
the U. S. Senate by resolution, called upon the
War Department for report as to the best
means of hltering Potomac water; and
Whereas said report was duly prepared by
order of the Department and communicated to
the Senate by the Honorable Secretary:
Now, therefore, the undersigned citizens and
residents of Washington desire 10 express the
opinion that good, efficient system of tiltratlon
that will secure to the city AT all seasons Of the
year good clear bright, wholesome drinking
water would be of great benefit to our people,
and wewould recommend that the matter should
receive the earnest and early attention Of the
proper authorities, and that the best system for
accomplishing the desired end should he
adopted
The report Of the War Department, above rc.
ferrcd to. tile result of much study In exam.
ining different systems Of filtration, including
the flter.bods Of Europe and other systems,
finally recommending the Newark titering Co..
or Hyatt Filters, as preferable
New York Office HYATT PuNE WATER COMPANY.
Tribune building,
Aprnt for Washington, S. $. TIFFANY,
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Busincss Gbanres.

NXvANTED-A YOUNG SINGLE or WIDOW
w lady, with $500 cash as partner In OPEN
ing up . and 10 cent lunch house. For interview
address CASH. Critic office.
XXTANTED - $3.50 CASH Will BUY CASH
wv business paying S7b per month II taken
at once; rare opportunity 10 make money; no
humbng. COLUMBIA BUSINESS AGENCY,
400 Twelfth 81 NV.
no YOU WISH TO MANAGE A GOOD PAYING
~ businesss party with small capital car
secure an opportunity seldom offered by adj
dressing MANUFACTURER Lock Box 1913 city.
yTANTED-EyERyBODY TO KNOW THAT
w Ricps STRENGTHENING Works, 400 Mann
ayo ", cleans carpets, rcnovAtes feathers,
stcains mattresses and remakcs them; also, filsn'.
tlire steamed in tho beat manner and at loweas
prices.
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w., THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
ES.sS Stockholders of the STANDARD Gas Ma
chine and Portable Gas-Lamp Company will be
held ut the Office Of the company, 637 y street
northwest, on wednesday evening, December
81, 1887, at 1880 o'clock, for the purpose of
the transaction Of such other business as may
d. Il. CRAwsHAw,
Secretary,
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yns,Te WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

At the annual meeting Of the Barber Asphalt
Broadway, in the city of New York, n. Y, Jan
uary 20, 1SSS, a resolution will be offered to in
crease the number OF shares of the capital stock
Of said company TO such an amount MS major
ity OF the stockholders may determine.
A. L. BARBER President.
H. 0 WIcEHAM Spcretarv
The Washington critic., 1887-12-21

TnE WASHINGTON correspondent of
the New York Sun says that the Presi-
dent has decided TO appoint District
Democrat as Postmaster Congcr's sue
cessor. That is true, and The CRITIC
knows enough about the Presidents in
tentions in the matter to state that the
appointee will be highly acceptable, not
only to the District Democracy, but 10
the citizens of Washington generally.
Even our most disgruntled friends will
be pleased with the selection.
WE CAN now UNDERSTAND why servia
is preparing to mobilize" It's all ON
account of the serious international
complications between Jcm Smith and
Jake Kilrain.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-21
INSURANCE AT ACTUAL COST

Persons desirous of obtaining life insurance at
actual cost should write for circulars TO the Sc
curty Mutual Benefit Society, No. 233 Broad
way, New York.
This Society claims that since its organization
the cost to member OF middle age has been less
than twelve dollars year for each thousand
lnllui.s Of liisnrnaI.a
The Washington critic., 1887-12-21
zTsswEEls = co., AuCrloSEEns.
ea7 La nye, oppo.lto c!ty postofllce.

637 La ave, opposite City Postoflce.
Regular sales every Thursday at 10 O'Clock,
without regard To weather, at our centrally To-
Gated and spacious salesrooms, of household fur.
nture and effects of every kind.
Cash advanced on merchandise.
Fine storage capacity.
Elevators in use.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-21

CLEVELAND KNOWS the difference be-
tween boom and boomerang.-[syra-
cuse Standard.
So does everybody after he gets hit.
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WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY.

The annual meeting Of the Washington Market
Company will be held at the office Of the com
pany, in Centre Market in the city of Washing
ion. at IL O'Clock on the FIRST MONDAY, be.
ing the ID DAY of JANUARY, 1888. for the
choice Of thirteen directors for the ensuing year
and to act on any other subject within the pow
ers of the corporation.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-21
tfrINN00RE 4 sCnLEY,
Ek.si,-s"Vo"I so"Ih''
BANKERS & BROKERS',
20 Broad Street, New York.
BRANCH OFFICES:
~ Wall st., N. Y. ia south ID st. Phila.

Connected with I. A. Evans & Co.. Boston, r.
L. Brewster 4 Co., Chicago; Corson & Macnrt.
ney, Washington; Warren 6 Quarles, Richmond.
Private wire connections. Buy uid sell stocks,
bonds and miscellaneous securities on New York
Stock Exchange.
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Gpcrial Nolirrs.

yfp,.f-,THE REAL ESTATE FIRM OF STALEY
w. HILL, successors TO Ostrander 81
staley have removed to 62i nth st W, where
they will be pleased to see all their ed as well as
new friends. STALEY & HILL,
6oi nth street.
yftI.s>,. 10000 FOR SALE OF PREFERRED
sNlca capital stock OF the American Manu-.
featuring and Publishing Company Of Frederick,
Md; redeemablc In gold In ten years; 4 per
cent interest per annum, payable semi'nnnually.
These securities are first-class. Parties who
invited to examine these and satisfy themselves
This company Is near at hand and holders of its
securities can easily learn all about II.
NORTH WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE CO.,
1l20 II 1t. II. W.
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vh<-ss,THE LARGEST AND FINEST AsSORT.
w.. ment OF Christmas Books, Cards and
Novelties In Washington can be found at W II.
MoIiRIsoN's STORES, i75 Pa ave and n Y ave
and 10Th 81.
w.. SOUTHERN INVESTMENTS IN COAL,
w. IRON AND TIMBER LANDS.
a, u, Nandle bGss TO call the special ntiontC n
of persons desiring to acquire slcl property in
largo or small tracts at the yery lowest prices.
Full particulars on Irplicat.on. Address 3o3
7'b ~. u. W.. Wellington, D. @.
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SAYS THE WASHINGTON correspondent
of the New York Erening Post: "If any
thing was needed to add to the force Of
the argument in favor of change in the
time of the meeting of Congress, the
present condition of public business
in the House of Representatives would
furnish it,. Achange will probably be
made at this session. 1t would seem as
if no argument were needed to demon
strate its propriety; but three hundred
and twenty different minds in the
House and seventy-six in the Senate
cannot be expected to come to any one
conclusion simultaneously, or without
more or less contrariness.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-21
yl,saS,yOTICE OF plssoLuTIoN OF PART.

49, NERSlIIP.
Notice Is hereby given that the partnership
lately subsistng between U. j. Baxter and q.
VI. MacGowan, under the firm name of BAXTER
4 MAcG0WAN, Real Estate, Loans, Law, and
Department Business. nt zoos and 1910 i street
n, W.. Washington ID. O.. was dissolved on the
All debts. owing TO said partnership are to be
received by said q. NJ. MacGowan, and all de-
mands on the said partnership nre to be pre-
sented to him for payment, the said q. M.
MacGowan hereby assuming all obligations Of
said firm. U. j. BAXTER.
q. NJ. MAoGOWAN.
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for i,rnt tilieeellaneons.

l'OR RENT-TwO NEW BRICK STABLES IN
l. stanton alley, bet 18th and 18th and X and
l. SITS n W; accommodation for D horses and 4
PORTLAND.
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THOMASJ. FISHER & CO.,
1924 II street northwest.

1924 street northwest.
U'0R RENT.-.NO. 1O11 = STREET NORTHWEST,
il 8 RS and bath modern conveniences; brick;
No 1929 9th st II W, 9 rs and bath; modern
conveniences; brick dwelling; $40. 80 per mo-.
9l7 |. st II W, IL RS and bath and 2-story brick
stable; modern conveniences; $50 .75 per month.
The above houses are In frst.class neighbor-
hoods convenient to car lines and will be rented
to careful tenants. Apply to
DUNCANSON BROS,
9th and ID SITS n w.
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C. N. Mcgowan will continue the Real
Estate Business In all Its branches, including
Loans and Insurance, at zoos and 1910 + street
NV. G. NJ. MCGOWAN,
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PRESIDENT SADI CARNoT of France has
dropped his first name just as our Presi-
dent did when he came in. There's no
use talking, this country leads in every
thing
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So FAR THE ISSUE that Mr.. Cleveland
has been instrumental in furnishing the
country is purely political.


THE MEMORIAL OF THE Constitutional
Convention of Utah which appears in
the Congressional Record this morning
occupies considerably less than page,
and compared with some of the matter
that appears in the columns of that able
publication is highly interesting read
ing. 1t contains much information con-
cerning the natural resources, material
progress and economic condition of
Utah, with which Scnators-many of
thcm-werc doubtless unfamiliar; and
Mr. Call deserves credit for thus max
ing ii public.
4 WE WILL BET A Christmas turkey Sem
ator Edmunds 'dasn't" call Senator Cali
apolygamist in executive session.
The ST. LOUIS Republican says ''the
best coast defenses are Justly governed
people," 1t will be remembered in this
connection that st. Louis is thousand
miles from salt water.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-21
Ar1s,lssuRE YOUR BOILERS.

The American Steam Boiler Insurance Com
pany presents advantages 10 steam users against
any loss Of lifa real or personal property. For
information or circulars call on or address
e, Il. RAMEY, special Agent,
1907 at,
The Washington critic., 1887-12-21

r9vg1-,>, ,ClIRIsTMAs GIFTS FOR MEM CANES,
bS3s Umbrellas, Kid Gloves, SILK Jackets
and Gowns, satin Suspenders, Mu1crs, SILK
llandkercniefs and Fine Neck wear r. II.
HALL. DOS Il 81 W. Shirts 10 order.
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All oyercoatlcss there he stands
And hears the dealers calls,
Hes busted on the losing boss
And lunches ON snowbans
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The way of the transgressor sn'tanything
to the weigh of the coal dealer.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-21

II didn't know it was loaded" remarked
the mule, when he didn't succeed in pulling
u street car up the hill.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-30

courtesy and that of Assistant Engineer
Cappelen, obtained valuable data relating
to these bridges, and also prospective draw
ings of the proposed structures.
THE STEEL ARCH,
the largest and most expensive of the three,
crosses the river, as is well known. at the
foot of Nicollet avenue, and is destined to
superSede the present suspension bridge.
AT this time it is the intention to complete
only half longitudinal section of the
bridge, which will lie north of and adjoin-
ing the suspension bridge, which latter
structure must be removed to allow the
completion of the other half. When COM
plete the bridge will be eighty feet wide. of
which fifty-siX feet will be the roadway and
the remainder form two twelve-foot side
walks; but at present only forty-six feet
width will be constructed. with a twenty
eight-foet roadway and one twelve-foot
sidewalk on the north side. The bridge
will consist of two spans OF 265 feet each,
five arches to the span. 1t will be deck
bridge-that is to say, the roadway will be
on top, as seen by glance at the accom-
panying cut. The masonry will consist of
one center pier and two abutmentS, the
foundation of the former TO be put in by
the pneumatic process. When complete
the bridge will cost nearly $3.50, 000 but the
present contracts will only run to about
$3.50, 600, including the pier complete, the
abutments partially complete and more
than half tn e iron and steel castings. The
Substructure will cost $3.50, 600 and the
superstructure. complete, about $780, 600.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-30

each Of two hollow shafts. running astern
after the fashion of the screw shaft, is
fastened a circular steel plate made in two
equal parts and joined on q vertical line.
The two parts of the plate are so hinged
together and so moved by rod running
through the shaft that they may be opened
to present a fiat surface of great diameter
to the water astern of the steamer, or closed
so as to present only the thickness
of tie steel of which the two parts
of the blade are formed. When in opera
ton one of these two round blades is forced
forward with great velocity wide open, and
the other blade at the same instant is closed
and brought back toward the stern of the
vessel. The shaft, as will be seen, is not
turned as in a screw steamer. the only
action being horizontal stroke. AS the
stroke is direct it is unnecessary to use
engines, the power being applied from the
cylinder. 1t is also claimed that much
less power is necessary than for screw pro-
pulsion, as in the rotating motion of the
screw from 35 to 40 per cent. of the power
is lost in keeping the number of revolutions
per minute up to the figure at which head
way can be made.
For steamer Of the dimensions and ton
mage of the State of California, the pro-
peller blades would each be six feet in
diameter. with seven-foot stroke. A
boat thirty-two feet long has been built TOR
the trial of the new propelling system. She
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-30
MINNEAPOLIS LABOR NOTES.

The Scandinavian compositors in Mime
apoiiS and st. Paul have organized q typo
graphical union with thirty-five members
The object of the union is to agree upon a
uniform rate Of wages, and 10 assist fellow
workmen out of employment or disabled by
sickness. The officers of the union are
William Hastrupt. president; Theo. Falken-
berg, vice president; Nils Christie, secretary
G.. a. Nicholson, treas urer. The union will
undoubtedly become a branch of the Ameri-
can Typographical union.
j. P. McGaughey, secretary of the general
cooperative board of the Knights of
Labor, is sending out 5000 circulars of in
Quiry to all portions of the county to ascer-
tain the progress of cooperation. The
headings under which the replies are to be
made include social, educational or recreative
progress; productive cooperative work
shops, farming and agricultural societies,
distributive cooperation (stores), co-opera-
tive dwellings, or buildings.
Ground has been broken for the K. of l..
building at the corner of Third stree
and Eighth avenue south, and the work of
excavation has begun. Stock subscriptions
come pouring in rapidly, and the knights
are enthusiastic concerning the success of
the project. 1t is hoped to have the building
ready to use when the general assembly is
in session in October.
The ladies' assemblies of the Knights of
Labor are growing so rapidly that new and
lnore eon,tlouIouS nan Is 10 be secured for
them, which will probably be located on
Nicollet avenue, in the central portion Of the
city.
The coopers who were thrown out of en-
ployment by the shut down of the Hall s.
Damn shop are being supported by the coon
ers of the other shops
| Assembly 70 of the Minnesota Protective
association has created permanent commit
| tee on cooperation.
The Sumner Mutual Aid association of
| North Minneapolis will give IA ball at Hunts
! hall, Feb 81
The East Side Labor club is moving to es-
| tabliSh building association.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-30

culties which beset their trade, seem to be
getting into deeper water. Though stock has
lately advanced 1 u cents or more, some par
ties are claimed to have offered barrels under
what other shops were Offering them for. and
this has had q tendency to keep everybody
from making any effort to get higher prices.
with stock at current values, few shops in
the city can get out even with the prices they
are receiving for barrels, and there is feel
ing gaining ground that the mills must pay
more for their packages, or cut in wages is
inevitable. Exactly how barrel prices are to
be advanced is a conundrum puZzling the
most intelligent members of the craft. But
this, in our opinion, is the only way that the
present standard of wages can be maintained.
An attempt should be made to get the millerS
to allow more for barrels, as the pay received
by the coopers for their work is only
moderate, and they can i'll afford any
reduction. Early in the week it was ru-
mored that meeting of shop managers would
be called to consider this question, but
while there had been some talk of this nature,
it had not developed into any thing very
definite up to Wednesday. The coopers of
the Hardwood-Storage company are yet idle,
but employment has been secured by most of
the eight men out Of the Parr shop, the latter
not starting up as reported would be done.
The question of allowing the men OF the
former institution regular and stipulated
benefits has not been fully settled, though all
in need of help will receive it. There are
some coopers who very strongly oppose any
assessment on the employed men for the
benefit of the Hardwood-Storage employees,
on the ground that would be unjust to do so,
and predict that if it is done it will cause a
rupture in the coopers' assembly. A repre-
sentative of the assembly stated Tuesday
that that body looked upon the shutting up of
the Hardwood-Storage shop as a lockout, as
the ..men had been given a choice of work
ing at q cut of cent per barrel, the company
continuing to store its product, or be thrown
out of work for an indefinite perio d. 1t
seems to us that the assembly is wrong, as
any shop in the city would doubtless have
taken the same course under similar circum-
stances
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-30
Steel Arch Bridge.

of the caissan is then filled in with 500
cubic yards of concrete, forming solid
mass for the pier foundation. The caiSson
is then sunk and completed; the
pier in the mean time having
gradually arisen and kept above the water
line. Masonry is added until the pier
reaches forty-two feet above the water line,
which is the height of the roadway. The
caisson, in place, will displace nearly eight
hundred yards of masonry. which would
cost $40. 900. The cost of the caisson. in
place, including timber, iron and concrete,
will be S24.700.
THE NEW BRIDGE
will not only be fine piece of engineering
work, but will be very handsome archi-
tecturally. The arches will rest on huge
blocks of granite. set in the pier and abut-
ments, and will swing on gigantic pivots.
The arches will be~hinged in the center to
allow the play caused by expansion and
contraction, from changes in the tempera-
ture. In all it will be a metropolitan
bridge and decided relief from the present
cramped and crowded condition on this
main city artery.